Hayleys Advantis clinches deal to operate major inland container depot and container freight station in Abu Dhabi
DUBAI: Hayleys Advantis Limited, the transport and logistics arm of Sri Lanka’s Hayleys Group, will operate a major inland container depot and a third party…
Sri Lankan Engineering Society of Bahrain holds seminar on ‘Strategic Negotiations’
MANAMA: The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Dr. A. Saj U. Mendis, was invited by the Sri Lankan Engineering Society of…
First Qatar Visa Centre opens in Sri Lanka to simplify recruitment procedures
COLOMBO: The first-ever Qatar Visa Centre was inaugurated in Colombo by Dr. Rashid bin Shafea Al-Marri, Qatar’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka, as part of efforts…
Dilmah brings The High Tea challenge to Dubai
DUBAI: Sri Lankan family tea company Dilmah, one of the world’s most admired tea brands, will be conducting its 21st Century High Tea challenge in Dubai during…
Sri Lankan missions in UAE gear up to extend support to amnesty-seekers
DUBAI: As a major amnesty drive kicked off in the United Arab Emirates on 1 August, 2018 to help illegal migrants either leave the country without paying…
Doha Bank to play key role in bringing Qatari investments to Sri Lanka
COLOMBO:Doha Bank one of the largest commercial banks in Qatar inaugurated its Representative Office in Sri Lanka on 7 June, aiming to boost trade and…
Evolution of Sri Lankan Professionals in the UAE
Ivan Sovis is the Managing Director and Founder of Sovis Quantity Surveying (Middle East) – the first Sri Lankan Quantity Surveying & Cost Consultancy in…
Iftar in Dubai turns into unique forum for cultural understanding
DUBAI: An Iftar organized recently by the Consulate General of Sri Lanka for Dubai and the Northern Emirates in collaboration with the Sri Lankan Muslim…
Oman extends expat visa ban by 6 months
MUSCAT: Oman’s expatriate visa ban is being extended for six months and extra sectors have been introduced, according to a report by the Times of…
UAE announces 10-year residency visas for investors, specialists
DUBAI: Investors and specialists such as doctors and engineers will receive UAE residency visas valid for up to 10 years, according to local media reports….